Maywood Learning Center Gala Speech
Jahmal Cole Speaks about the high school graduation rate for black males in Chicago. He also talks about rising above the inner-city mentality that grips us and keeps us from reaching our potential. His speech is about wanting more than your present way of life and taking the action necessary to make it happen. No excuses.
Jahmal Cole talks about his latest book release entitled “The Torch of Decency,” a book inspired by the legacy of the Chatham community in Chicago. $1 from every book sold is going to the Greater Chatham Alliance Community Organization.
Jahmal Cole answers tough questions on the Bert Show, hosted by Chicago Access Network.
The 6th Ward of Chicago supports local Speaker/Author Jahmal Cole as he documents Chatham’s history.
Northwestern University Medhill Reports interviews Jahmal Cole about “his documentary. ” Chatham, The Pride of Chicago,
joins together Jahmal Cole and Role Model Movement with Chatham’s long-time residents, professionals, and community leaders to document the contributions of yesteryear and firm our commitment to Chatham’s future
The John T. Wills Chronicles Radio Interview Pt. 1
Book Tree Radio, John T. Will and Silver Rae Fox interview Jahmal Cole. They discuss his motivational book Athletes and Emcees and also his community involvement in the 6th Ward.
Kenosha News story about Jahmal Cole. He speaks at his high school Alma Mater Reuther Central High School, an alternative school. Cole understands the obstacles that students face everyday. Poverty, broken families, peer pressure, and limited opportunities can break the spirit.
Omaha World Herald (Martin Luther King Day Event)
Jahmal Cole is a spirited, hilarious, and charming writer. He has a knack for creating memorable turns of phrase, and there is something improvisational and informal about his prose style that really appealed to me. I liked the fact that he solicited quotes from ordinary people to print on the back cover and when I took a minute to visit his website, I found that it looked quite professional. I saw immediately that where marketing is concerned, the author is both ambitious and enterprising, two qualities that will stand him in good stead as he pursues a wider readership.
Writers Digest
From my initial meeting of Jahmal until today I have been nothing less than impressed with this extraordinary young man. His vision, determination, and positive attitude are rare these days among young people, and it’s especially refreshing to see such traits come from someone with a challenging upbringing such as Jahmal. I have forwarded his book Athletes and Emcees on to my younger siblings and some of my peers, as well, as a testament to determination, and as he puts it, “to hustle or grind” no matter the circumstance. Without arrogance, flash, or attitude, this young man has achieved amazing accomplishments and will only continue to do so. He will truly be an asset wherever he may end up.
Chicago Sun-Times
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Chicago Author Jahmal Cole Sporting the AJF8’s
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